Would you still pay $10k or more for a turntable not full analog front end these days ?

The answer will depend on if you already have a substantial record collection. If I was starting out today with no records, I would not be investing in a turntable. Cost of new records has become a barrier to entry for new vinyl enthusiasts.

When a $10k streamer closes the involvement gap with vinyl I will buy one.

Yes and no, respectively. I measure the value (to me) of my turntables, cartridges and phono stages in terms of pleasure, not just sound quality. There are recordings that I have on vinyl, CD, and SACD, and it's nearly always the vinyl I choose. But that's just me, and I don't suggest that it should be true for others. Your job is to do what gives you the most pleasure.

When a $10k streamer closes the involvement gap with vinyl I will buy one.
 

@wlutke It does.  There are several people here who now say their streaming setup is the equivalent of their expensive and accomplished vinyl rigs.  Talk to @ghdprentice for one.  And @mikhailark if you think a $1k - $2k streamer is even in the same ballpark as the better streamers from Aurender, Innuos, Grimm, etc. you’re deluding yourself.

If I had to choose only 1, analog for superior sonics.  But I’d refuse to choose because I want and have both.  Tie between turntable excellent sonics and streaming convenience including discovering new music via Roon, Tidal/Qobuz.

Spent considerable effort to get the best price/performance with limited budget. Used VPI Avenger, used Grail SB, used Linn DSM/2 w Organik DAC upgrade (streamer DAC, sonic bargain).